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University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Album - Negatives, 3
Roll of 35 negatives. Burnley and a Dinner Dance. 30 scanned onto CD 5(526).burnley, dinner, dance -
Mont De Lancey
Dresden China - Figure, Dresden Porcelain
Porcelain ware with elaborate decoration and delicate colourings, made originally at Dresden in Germany. Part of collection of Dresden China from the collection of Misses Eva, Olive Sebire and Mrs. Annette Lord (nee Sebire). Purchased by the family in Heidelberg from 1952.Dresden China - Pair of dancing girls. Separate figures. Small. One standing, one seated.china, figures, human figures -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Programme - Warrnambool Eisteddfod 1991, 1991
This is a 1991 program for the City of Warrnambool Eisteddfod. This Eisteddfod was first held in 1975 when the Rotary Club of Warrnambool organized a community festival attracting 150 entrants. Following this the Warrnambool City Council became the organizer of this event. Today the Warrnambool Eisteddfod is dedicated to showcasing local talents in speech, drama, music, dance, calisthenics and debating in an annual event that goes over 40 days and has over 1000 entrants. A highlight is the Aria Award for the best senior vocalist. This program is of some interest as it gives details of the events held in the Warrnambool Eisteddfod in 1991. This is a booklet of 84 pages. It has a blue and white cover and printed material. This includes office bearers of the Eisteddfod, advertisements, a program of events with the names of entrants, a list of sponsors and some annotated pages indicating the winning entrants. Front Cover: ‘City of Warrnambool Eisteddfod Society Inc. featuring the Fletcher Jones Aria Sponsored by the Fletcher Jones Foundation, Prize Awarded, $3,000, 1991, Sections include Brass, Calisthenics, Recorder, Woodwind, Dancing, Highland D’cing, Speech & Drama, Choral Strings, Organ, Piano. Official Sponsor, Victorian Ministry for the Arts’1991 warrnambool eisteddfod, warrnambool eisteddfod -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Newspaper - Newspaper pages, Mines Out Mind, Sailors Go Gay, 2 December 1939
... dances ...The magazine Picture News, published by the Herald and Weekly Times in December 1939, shows how sailors were entertained at the mission. The photographs depict sailors having a good time, dancing with the ladies from the guild and even Mrs Moira Oliver, Padre Oliver's wife, playing ping pong, sining with pianist Mrs Helen Ellis. Padre Oliver was then chaplain on the HMAS Australia, and Rev. Dixon Tracy was the interim chaplain at the mission.The photographs demonstrate the work of the mission during the war. The Picture News was a short lived magazine first published in November 1939 and ceased in 1940.4 pages of the magazine Picture News, Picture News Volume 1, number 5 dated 2 December 1939: Page 3 to 6 illustrated with photographs form the Seamen Mission's entertainments offered during the war. ww2, picture news, 1939, moira oliver, helen ellis, lhlg, dance, song, reverend dixon tracy, g. spratley, ping pong, dances -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Dinah Lee And Digger Friend
A black and white photograph of Dinah Lee & Digger Friend from the audience have the Diggers swinging with a song and dance act at the ABC Dance Band Concert Party at the 1st ATF Base, Nui Dat (note text is missing from the bottom of the photograph).photograph, dinah lee, entertainers, abc dance band concert party, 1 atf, nui dat, gibbons collection catalogue, digger -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Document - DANCE CARD, c. 1921
Dance card/programme. White card, fluted edges, 'Programme' on front, blue script. Inside, list of dances in blue print. Names of partners in pencil. Back: 'Stewards N. HENRY H. VIVIAN' blue print. Holes on inside of the card/programme.Back: Stamp 'B. W. Vivian Box 103 PORTLAND 33O5betty vivian collection, programme -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Music Book, When All the World was Young
Foolscap book, pale mottled blue cover, with line illustration of a maypole with people in 18th century costume dancing around it and in foreground a youth playing a flute and girl dancing, all in dark blue ink. Titled "When All the World Was Young", Diller & Quaile -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document, Boomerang Club Complimentary card, Mid 20th century
These are two tickets issued by the Warrnambool Boomerang Club. This club was formed some time in 1934 and continued on until at least 1956. By the late 1930s there were nearly 200 members who took part in activities that included picnics, Christmas parties, balls, dances and dinners. Profits from the Boomerang Club functions were donated to local charitable organizations. No information is available on Messrs Gallacher or Abernethy. Mr Abernethy received a complimentary ticket as he was the President of the club at the time (1948)These items are significant items as examples of the activities of the Boomerang Club, an important social club in Warrnambool in the mid 20th century. These are two Boomerang Club tickets. One is a buff-coloured card for the Members’ Ball on November 4th (no year) with black printing and the other is a pink card with blue printing, a Complimentary ticket for membership for 1948-49. Both cards have a sketch of a boomerang. Card one: Club, Members’ Ball, November 4th, Name…. Mr R. Gallacher, Admittance only by this ticket. (Written list of dances on back) Card two: Boomerang Club, 1948-1949, Complimentary, S. Abernethy, President, W. L. Grant, N. B. Grant, Hon Secs. (on back – Mr S. Abernethy) warrnambool boomerang club, warrnambool -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, BCOF, JAPAN, pre WW2 to 1947
Items in the collection re Clarence Shearing, refer Cat No 7089.16P for his service details.Photographs B & W, colour various sizes, 4 are colour enhanced. All photos are of general views, buildings, people, children and Japanese daily life. Four have inscriptions on. On front, "A Japanese Housewife". On rear, " Gisha Kure" "Dance hall girls" "Women and children Kure"photographs, bcof, japan -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Kenlaural Dance Studio, 35 Ringwood Street, Ringwood 1981
Written on back of photograph, "Kenlaural Dance Studio, 35 Ringwood Street. 30/9/81". -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: COLLECTOR'S CHOICE VOL.3
... dances ...A brown spiral bound book titled 'Collector's Choice of Music for Old Time, New Vogue and Modern Ballroom Dances in Australia. Vol. 3.' Compiled by Peter Ellis. Includes over 300 tunes for 40 dances, with a section for Special Occasions and Novelties.Companion to 'Take Your Partners' by Shirley Andrews. Published by The Victorian Folk Music Club of Victoria Incorporated. Box 2025S, G.P.O., Melbourne, 3001. Printed by Ajax Printing & Duplicating Pty. Ltd. 23 Nevin Drive, Thomastown, 3074. 202 pgs. Ill., music, ph. Presentedto the Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch, with kind regards from Peter Ellis 3/12/1988.entertainment, dance, bush dance, peter ellis, collection, dance, dancing, dances, music, old time dancing, new vogue dancing, modern ballroom dances, australian history, colonial dancing, bush dancing, bush dances, shirley andrews, recreation, leisure, book -
National Wool Museum
Ceremonial object - 1988 Seoul Olympics Closing Ceremony Paper Lantern, c. 1988
This paper lantern was used by Australian athletes in the ‘Lantern Dance’, the last program of the closing ceremony, the lantern is called “Ch’ong sa ch’orong” and is traditionally used during weddings and festivals.When closed the lantern appears as a large, red spiral bound book with detailed inscriptions describing the way to correctly use the lantern in the ceremony. This description appears in several languages as well as a drawn depiction. When opened latticed crepe paper forms a cylinder. The two thirds of the paper is dyed dyed blue and the last third is dyed red. A small battery pack is used to light the lantern.GAMES OF THE XXIVTH OLYMPIAD SEOUL 1988 o The last program of the Closing Ceremony is called “Lantern Dance”. When all the performers enter the stadium holding lanterns, turn the paper board inside out and press the ends so that they snap shut. This will then allow the lanterns to light up. Hold the lantern by the handle at the centre and gently rock it above your head as shown in the picture. o Listen to the announcements via the ear-phones and follow the signals from the guides for further instructions. o* This lantern is called “Ch’ong sa ch’orong” and was traditionally used during weddings and festivals. This inscription is repeated several times in various languages on the cover of the lantern.1988 seoul olympic games, closing ceremony, lantern dance -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Ballarat Teachers' College Ball at Civic Hall
IMage of Mavis Canty and Howard Pattenden dancing at the Ballarat Teachers' College Ball at Civic Hal, Ballarat.ballarat teachers' college, ballarat teachers' college ball, mavis canty, alan sonsee -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, Australian Broadcasting Commission, Schools Broadcasts Music, 1967, 1967
This book was used in Australian Primary Schools.Green and white covered book including singing and listening, folk dancing, music and ANZAC Day Songs.music, anzac day, folk songs, june epstein, abc, australian broadcasting commission -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Spanish doll jewellery box
Pink jewellery box in the form of a Spanish flamenco dancer. The figure is made of clay with a pink lace skirt. -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Footwear - Costume and Accessories, c1960
Black Shoes – Tap Dancing – With Black material Bows. Soles are Capped on Heels and Toes. Lorraine Dowsettstawell clothing material -
Slovenian Association Melbourne
Guests at a wedding 1958
Black and white photograph of the participants and organisers of yet another Slovenian cultural evening of music, poems and danceswedding -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Programme - Ephemera, Mayoral charity dinner dance, 1/07/1981 12:00:00 AM
Invitation to mayoral charity dinner dance by Mayor, Cr W.B. (Will) Renfrey and Mayoress, Mrs Adele Renfrey.Invitation to mayoral charity dinner dance by Mayor, Cr W.B. (Will) Renfrey and Mayoress, Mrs Adele Renfrey.Invitation to mayoral charity dinner dance by Mayor, Cr W.B. (Will) Renfrey and Mayoress, Mrs Adele Renfrey.city of nunawading, mayors, councillors, renfrey, will b, renfrey, adele -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Farewell to ice dancers, 1988
Article in Nunawading Gazette about ice skating dancers Sandy Kerry of Mitcham and Duncan Smart of Heathmont.Article in Nunawading Gazette about ice skating dancers Sandy Kerry of Mitcham and Duncan Smart of Heathmont.Article in Nunawading Gazette about ice skating dancers Sandy Kerry of Mitcham and Duncan Smart of Heathmont.kerry, sandy, smart, duncan, ice skating, dancing -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Pencil
from the collection of Betty McPheeA small white dance card pencil with cap holding string, tasseled on end. Inscription on side in goldL and C Hardmuth, Viennadomestic items, writing equipment -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, 1948
Black and white photograph of two women dancing, in front of a band and other revellers. Photo and duplicate of photo. On back of original photo: "Back to School, Easter 48. x2" On back of copy: "Back to School at Back to R'glen 194 "back to rutherglen, back to school, marching bands, festivals -
International House, The University of Melbourne
Photograph (Item), Manu Bunnag, an Arts student from Thailand, performing a traditional Thai dance
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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: DANCING
Colour photograph. Couples dancing outside very large shed building behind. Period style dress.entertainment, dance, bendigo old time dance club -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: EMU CREEK BUSH BAND
Black and white photograph. Emu Creek Bush Band. People dancing on right. Emu Creek hall.entertainment, music, emu creek bush band -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: DANCING
Colour photograph. People dancing on wooden stage in front of marquee. Emu Creek Bush Band sign.entertainment, music, emu creek bush band -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: DANCING
Colour photograph. People dancing on wooden stage in front of marquee. Emu Creek Bush Band sign.entertainment, music, emu creek bush band -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: DANCING
Colour photograph. People dancing on wooden stage in front of marquee. Flagpole. Back of photo reads: 16entertainment, dance, dance festival -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: DANCING
Colour photograph. People dancing on wooden stage in front of marquee. Back of photo reads: 13A/2entertainment, dance, bush dance -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: DANCING
Colour photograph. People dancing on wooden stage in front of marquee. Back of photo reads: 16A/2entertainment, dance, bush dance -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: DANCING
Colour photograph. People dancing on wooden stage in front of marquee. Back of photo reads: 19A/2entertainment, dance, bush dance